First Known Use: 1879
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muckrake
verb muck·rake \ˈmək-ˌrāk\
Definition of MUCKRAKE
intransitive verb
: to search out and publicly expose real or apparent misconduct of a prominent individual or business
— muck·rak·er noun
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Origin of MUCKRAKE
obsolete muckrake, noun, rake for dung
Rhymes with MUCKRAKE
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